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September 2, 2011

Diet Coke gets dressed for autumn

This fall, in a nod to the millions of people leaving a relaxing summer behind and embarking on a reenergized autumn, Diet Coke is launching a new, refreshed ad campaign and limited-time-only can design that will catch the eye of extraordinary individuals everywhere.

The latest evolution in Diet Coke’s iconic “Stay Extraordinary” campaign features a modern new look for fall on the Diet Coke aluminum can and a series of new ads on television and out-of-home. The ads connect with consumers using the witty and smart tone that marks the unique voice of Diet Coke.

“Fall is a time for new looks and renewed energy, and Diet Coke’s new campaign and can design celebrate just that,” said William White, group brand director, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola North America. “It’s a reflection of the self-assured and confident people who enjoy Diet Coke every day.”

Three new 15-second television spots, debuting on Sept. 3 during the U.S. Open, remind people that Diet Coke helps you Stay Extraordinary. The new spots are done in a vignette style and showcase the role Diet Coke plays in people’s lives.

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The can design, created by San Francisco-based design agency Turner Duckworth, features a section of the Diet Coke logo, cropped to feature the “D” and the “k,” set against the brand’s signature silver backdrop, creating a bold look for fall. Despite the change, the great taste remains the same and the can will still be easy to recognize as the number two beverage brand and number one zero-calorie brand in the nation.

“The new Diet Coke design is at once understated and overstated,” said David Turner, partner Turner Duckworth. “The understatement of a monogram, rather than the full name, and the overstatement of the extremely enlarged logo, both demonstrate the brand's renewed self-confidence.”

The new package design has inspired the overall visual identity of Diet Coke, and has been featured in recent digital and out-of-home activations. In a Twitter promotion in July, Diet Coke designed mini-fridges stocked with Diet Coke that were delivered to the brands most loyal followers. In the outdoor campaign, the cropped-logo design is featured in placements around the country.

The new can and packaging design for Diet Coke will begin appearing in market September 1 and will make way on store shelves for holiday themed cans in November.